Scarlet Fever A disease caused by an infection with group A B-hemolytic streptococcal bacteria that occurs in a small percentage of people with strep throat. When we hear the words "Scarlet Fever" we often tend to think of a deadly disease that doctors have no cure from. But it is quite the contrary, scarlet fever is just a serious case of strep throat and the medication prescribed by doctors, cures within days. But the symptoms …showed first 75 words of 1311 total…

…showed last 75 words of 1311 total…fight against strep throat. So be sure to see your doctor if you get anything more than a tickle in your throat and watch out for the famous rash and your sure to stay healthy! Bibliography Bibliography "Scarlet Fever", Britannica", Encyclopaedia, New York, 1996 "Scarlet Fever", World Book" Encyclopaedia, New York, 1999 "Scarlet Fever", Junior Encyclopaedia Of Canada, pg. 43, Toronto, 1989 www2.adam.com, "Diseases & Conditions" www.health.yahoo.com/health, "Health Research", www.kidshealth.org, "Childhood Infections"